THE HESPERIAN.
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About fifty new students arc attending this year.
Query. Can the Junior class in Physics draw a circle and
measure its circumference?
A few of the students enjoyed a social time last Saturday
evening as the guests of Will 0. Jones.
They say that it takes Foree a long time to write out his
Orders after each meal. What is the cause?
Elmer O. Gates, one of last year's students, is now con
nected with the First National Rank of Omaha.
Will A. Baldwin, a student of '83, was in town during fair
week. He is assistant cashier of a bank in Ulysses.
Prof. Little has again resumed, his position in the University
and manages to keep the engineering boys out of mischief.
Don't be surprised if you sec a Sophomore with his face
tied up. He has only had a tussle with a Zoological name.
The work in and about the building this term is so great as
to necessitate an assistant janitor. J. Hendry fills the position.
All the students both old and new were very much sur
prised at the condition of things in and about the University
at the beginning of the year.
There is a general complaint among the students of all class
es concerning the new curriculum. Everybody seems over
worked. What is to be done?
The military company under the command of Capt. J. R.
Force, spent two days at the Fair, performing a little now and
then .to pay for their entrance fee.
Who said the new laboratory would be finished for the
classes during the Winter term? Let him step forth and re
ceive his proper title prevaricator.
Prof. Mr. , you may give the characteristics of the
Greeks and Persians. Freshman. Well, Prof, the fact is, I
don't feel like reciting today. Scene.
The Freshmen carry loaded canes this year. The fact of
their being sixty strong perhaps explains why the bravery of
the Sophomores has not been displayed.
Students have entered the University this year from New
York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Iowa, Illinois, Colorado
and all the reports not yet handed in. N. S. U. is becoming
popular.
Reward. A substantial reward will be given to any one
for information as to who stepped through the ceiling in Room
No. 5. Such carelessness if it was not done intentionally is
inexcusable.
Tf Allen would use a separate pocket for each note intrust
ed to his care, he would be saved from a considerable amount
of embarassment. Nothing but oysters will induce us to keep
the facts secret. Do you agree Chas?
When the new librarian sinks into the depths of the old
pulpit chair and assumes the dignity proper to his rank and
calling, wc scarcely can wonder that the preps choose to study
under the trees, rather than be under his watchful eye.
The Cadet bandjhas been re-organized this year. Seven of the
old members resigned on account of having served their time,
and new men fill their places. Prof. Easterday instructs them
and we shall doubtless have a good band before next "Com
mencement. The rageWor boarding clubs seems to have taken a strong
hold upon the boys this year . The old club still lives tinder
the management of J. R. Foree. A new one is flourishing
with J. E. Larkin at Us head; and now still another follows
with Panl Clark as caterer.
The corps of instructors has been reinforced by the addi
tion of Mr. While instructor in Physics and Mr. Geysthardt,
instructor in Modem Languages.
Instead of the usual society receptions at the beginning of
the year, the members of the faculty (except those who went
to the theatre,) and old students gave a reception to the new
ones. All reported a very enjoyable time.
At a meeting held in the Union Hall on Wednesday, Sept.
23, the following officers of the Freshman class were elected:
President, G. W. Gcrwig. Vice president, Miss Edith
Mockett. Secretary, Miss Fannie Baker. Treasurer, E. E.
Gustin. Historian, E. R. Holmes.
The prayer meeting last Wednesday evening, was well at
tended and very interesting. A much larger attendance will
ccssitatc a larger room . But no one need stay at home for
fear of not having a scat. If the room should prove too small
a larger one can easily be obtained.
The practice of shingling the hair is becoming quite preva
lent among the young ladies of the University. Wc will say
nothing concerning such a barbarous custom simply hop.
ing that the boys will not also lose their senses so far as to
adopt the custom of wearing long hair and using all the ap
purtenances necessary thereto.
And still Knight lingers in the far West. What can detain
him? Oct. 1st. has conic and gone, and still his place in the
University is unoccupied. By the way Knight had a soft job
during the summer. Assaying ores in the office, examining
claims, hunting sage hens and work of similar character have
occupied his time.
The Freshman class held their first meeting on Saturday
evening, Sept. 26, at the home of Miss May Tower, which is
only a fcw(?) steps from the University. The usual social
time was enjoyed, after which a business meeting was called
and a committee on motto appointed, cosisting of Mcssis.
Pound, Bowman, and Miss Haggard.
The proverbial fiendish work of the steam-fitter seems to
have been experienced here. They have shown no mercy to
matting, carpets or windows. They made mantraps in every
hall. Their appearance was always welcomed with a growl
from the Janitor, and their departure was followed by the ex
pression of pent-up rage, in maledictions and curses. When
will they finish their work?
We were assured last June that at this time we should be
enjoying the benefits of the appropriation for repairs. Why
the work was postponed until time for school to open is not
explained. Wc certainly hope that the sound of hammers,
saws and pipe-tongs will not be heard much longer. It is an
injustice to professor and student to be obliged to work under
such unfavorable surroundings.
It seems hardly right that University students who desire
to take lessons in' music, should seek instruction from those
not connected with the University. Of course, the musical de
partment is not very thoroughly organized, but no better tal
ent can be found in the city than those having charge of it
now. As long as we have competent instructors students
should patronize this department.
The Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. gave a reception in No. 5
Wednesday evening Sept. 23. The room was well filled and
all seemed interested. During the evening short addresses
were given by the president of the Y. M. C. A. and by Dr.
Paine. The organizations were strengthened by the addition
of five new members to the Y. M. C. A and nine to the Y. W.
C. A. It is to be hoped that the interest manifested will be
kept up during the year.
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